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Hiking – North Cheyenne Canyon - St Mary's Falls

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Hiking – North Cheyenne Canyon - St Mary's Falls

We will hike to St Mary's Falls from the Upper Gold Camp P/lot above Helen Hunt Falls, go past The Short Line RR collapsed Tunnel 3 then go to the Falls via the trail. We will be returning a different way coming out at the Daniels Pass TH on Gold Camp Rd and return to the P/Lot via the GC Rd.

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Dean Waits
Dean Waits
Primary Leader
  • Wed, Apr 2, 2025
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking, Photography
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 8,900 ft
  • Pace: 1.5

 

You may meet at the Upper Gold Camp Rd Parking Lot above Helen Hunt Falls at 9am or carpool from Safeway 3275 W. Colo Ave being ready to leave at 8:00am.  We will carpool up Gold Camp Rd to the P/L. https://goo.gl/maps/2cNwCwNHGgf3ZAxL9      There are restrooms at this P/Lot.  This is a dog friendly hike, for friendly doggies.  Must be kept on a leash at all times.

We will be going up the St Mary's Trail but upon return will veer on to another trail coming out at the Daniels Pass TH on Gold Camp Rd, we will return to the Upper Gold Camp Rd P/Lot via GC Rd.  The St Mary's trail is a steady climb, we will be taking breaks along the way for photos, drink of water or just to catch our breathe.

Route/Place

North Cheyenne Canyon Park

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten essentials, water, lunch and snacks.  Hiking poles are helpful.  Maybe micro-spikes, leader will advise.

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